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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1973
Page
3
The piece argues Nixon shifts from Hooverian belief in free markets to a pragmatic householder stance. It notes the two month price freeze marks a marked departure from his long held economic faith and hints at political easing amid Watergate. It praises the move as a sign of Nixon virtue versus his self listed virtues.
A Randolph County resident laments lack of guidance on where to dispose of garbage beyond city services. He notes a few landfill projects exist and suggests county courts designate and publicize landfill sites for the convenience of residents who do not want roadside dumps.
Bernard L Barker says he knew the enemy during his Ervin committee testimony and that all efforts would be made to rescue him if captured. He likens his view to rebellious youths of the 1960s who called authorities pigs, but framed as a foe of law and order.
The annual Union Carbide Corp meeting in New York raised questions about gender in board nominations. Chairman Wilson said sex is not a qualification for directors and that active search for a qualified woman will continue, prompting readers to wonder why a woman is being sought for the board.
The line echoed as a memorable quotation related to the current Washington situation. It attributes a Pogo comic strip character to a reflection on national affairs, noting how a fictional figure is used to comment on real politics.
ART BUCHWALD argues President Nixon should appoint Secretariat the Kentucky Derby winner to a top White House post to restore faith in government. The column cites precedent, notes Secretariat’s neutral past, and envisions duties from answering tough questions to touring with Nixon, while acknowledging skepticism.
Marmet Mayor Billy L Pauley writes to the Gazette denying rumors that Corridor G routing would force hundreds of Marmet homes and businesses to be removed. He cites state environmental studies and maps showing Line D and Line F displacing few or none and argues ramps could connect to the interstate without additional takings.
In Cambridge a Harvard 1948 reunion gathers hundreds to revisit life after graduation. Members note shifting politics, ethics, and global change, praising Robert Kennedy for empathy and growth while recognizing deep national divides and evolving views on war and society. A memorial service honors 65 classmates with readings spanning Bunyan, Tennyson, Dickinson, Bonhoeffer, and Donne.
The essay critiques President Nixon for tapping his own aides to stop leaks while failing to grill Colson and other officials. It argues wiretaps invade privacy, fuel abuse, and create an unchecked security state, calling for legal reform and tighter oversight. It cites Halperin and Kissinger, notes court limits, and condemns national security taps as dangerous.
A Washington briefing outlines Frank Carlucci directing SBA to ignore disaster relief law as Tom Kleppe and Rep. Jim Hanley clash over authority. Carlucci claims the order originated at the highest level with Ehrlichman and is tied to efforts to curb runaway expenditures.
An intercepted message dated June 15 1973 from George William Allen of Kanawha County criticizes a noisy bulldozer. The note to Bill suggests concern over disruption, with a storypage reference indicating more on page 1A.
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